Bananalicious Meringue Dream

🍌✨ Indulge in the heavenly delight of our Banana Meringue Pie, a luscious dessert that’s as pleasing to the eyes as it is to the taste buds! This recipe, brought to you by lovewithrecipes.com, guarantees a symphony of flavors that will leave you and your loved ones craving for more. 🥧🌟

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📋 Ingredients:

• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for pastry)
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for filling)
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 egg
• 4 ripe bananas
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for meringue)

🌡️ Nutritional Information (Per Serving):

• Calories: 495.1
• Fat: 16.9g
• Saturated Fat: 10.1g
• Cholesterol: 79mg
• Sodium: 85.5mg
• Carbohydrates: 81g
• Fiber: 3.8g
• Sugar: 46.8g
• Protein: 8.1g

📝 Instructions:

1. Prepare the Pastry:

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   • In a food processor, combine 1 1/4 cups of all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and 6 tablespoons of unsalted butter.
   • Process until the mixture reaches the consistency of fine meal.
   • Add a beaten egg, continue processing until the dough starts coming together.
   • Gather the dough into a ball, wrap it, and refrigerate for an hour or place it in the freezer for 15 minutes to chill.
   • Roll out the dough on a floured surface or between two sheets of plastic wrap to form an 11-inch circle.
   • The sticky dough may fall apart, but patch it together and fit it into a nine-inch flan pan with a removable bottom. If you don’t have a flan pan, a pie plate can be used. Chill for 30 minutes.

2. Bake the Pastry:

   • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
   • Bake the pastry for 12 minutes or until it turns light golden in color.

3. Prepare the Banana Filling:

   • Thinly slice five ripe bananas and arrange them on the bottom of the pastry shell.
   • Mash the remaining banana and combine it with warm cream, 1/2 cup sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla.
   • Pour this heavenly mixture over the banana layer.

4. Bake the Pie:

   • Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees.
   • Bake the pie for 35-40 minutes or until the filling is set.
   • Let the pie cool slightly.

5. Meringue Magic:

   • To prepare the meringue, beat egg whites with a pinch of salt until soft peaks form.
   • Gradually beat in 1/3 cup sugar until the meringue is stiff and glossy.

6. Top and Brown:

   • Spread the meringue over the warm pie.
   • Bake at 350 degrees for an additional 12-15 minutes or until the meringue is beautifully browned.

7. Chill and Serve:

   • Allow the pie to cool, then refrigerate until serving time.

Indulge in each forkful of this Banana Meringue Pie, where the crispiness of the pastry meets the creamy banana filling, topped with a cloud-like meringue that’s perfectly browned. It’s a treat that balances sweetness and texture, making it an irresistible dessert for any occasion. 🍌🥂✨ Enjoy the love baked into every bite!